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New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has made an arrest in connection to a suspicious fire that occurred at the New Westminster Tennis Club. The suspicious fire occurred on February 20 at approximate 10:15pm and caused extensive damage to the building.
The Major Crime Unit assumed control of the investigation, and with the assistance of the Forensic Identification Unit, the teams collected evidence and interviewed witnesses. Within approximately twenty four hours a suspect had been identified. On February 22, he was arrested without incident in connection to a call about a suspicious person loitering near an underground parking garage.
“We are able to identify suspects and make arrests because community members provide critical information,” stated Media Relations Officer Sergeant Andrew Leaver, “In this case, a call regarding suspicious activity near an underground parking garage led us to an arrest in connection with the fire investigation. That tip made all the difference.”
The investigation is ongoing.
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CONTACT PERSON: Sergeant Andrew Leaver
EMAIL: communications@nwpolice.org
